Events

Make a super free-standing decoration with a seasonal touch! Needle felt with wool “tops” and add your own style to a robin with character! All materials will be supplied, but remember your glasses, so that you can spend an enjoyable day, using a unique pattern creating your own Christmas robin, with a surprise at the […]

This month CCC are bringing you the very talented Christine Pearce, a NAFAS area demonstrator in flower arranging, and a tutor at Denman for 12 years. Christine loves to share her passion of flower arranging and during this event she will be demonstrating how to put together 2 – 3 different Christmas floral arrangements for […]

We are delighted to welcome back Jane Cobbett. Jane is a tutor and collector of vintage patchwork, based in the West Midlands, she has a passion for old textiles and the methods used to create unusual and beautiful pieces from the smallest Victorian Love Token to full size quilts. In her second talk with FEWI, […]

You can learn self-care treatments that are nearly as good as the real thing (massage in-person). It might sound strange, but it does actually work! The idea came when Lana was chatting with a friend on Zoom, who said she had a sore neck and shoulders. Lana offered to show her some techniques that she […]

2pm - 4pm OR 7pm - 8.30pm   Ever thought about becoming a Federation Trustee? Then come along to our FREE informal drop-in session at WI Centre to find out more. Meet some of the existing Trustees and chat about the role. Tea/Coffee and cake supplied. 2pm - 4pm OR 7pm - 8.30pm

Welcome to the extraordinary world of Victorian Etiquette. You are all invited to attend a Victorian Finishing School for Young Ladies where you will discover the Do’s and Don’ts of courtship, calling cards, dinner party etiquette and the mysterious language of the fan. It’s great fun!! Please note that since the talk is interactive, attendees […]

  We are delighted to welcome members back to WI Centre with an opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to 6 new speakers.   Teas and coffees will be available but please bring your own mug.  You are welcome to bring a packed […]

Are you a new or existing MCS (Membership Communication System) Rep? Do you need help or a refresher with MCS? We are here to help you keep your WI records up to date and answer any questions. Book a place on our FREE MCS Drop-In session at WI Centre.

Do you want to set up social media or a website for your WI? Do you have questions about how best to promote your WI on social media? Have you got a new phone or tablet that you need help with? If the answer is yes, then book a place on our FREE Digital Drop-In […]

Murray Jacobs a Cambridge Green Badge Guide running ‘Hidden Cambridge.co.uk ‘.  He will introduce you to the must see streets in Cambridge including stories of a rather eventful visit by a monarch, student antics that hit the front page and intriguing details of Kings College Chapel, to name just a few.  Whether you know Cambridge […]

Calling All Treasurers!  At last – a chance to get together in person and meet other Treasurers.  No matter how long you have been a Treasurer it is always good to share some of your best practices and pick up some tips. You may have a concern you want to chat over or you a […]

Calling All Treasurers! At last – a chance to get together in person and meet other Treasurers.  No matter how long you have been a Treasurer it is always good to share some of your best practices and pick up some tips. You may have a concern you want to chat over or you a […]

Calling All Treasurers! At last – a chance to get together in person and meet other Treasurers.  No matter how long you have been a Treasurer it is always good to share some of your best practices and pick up some tips. You may have a concern you want to chat over or you a […]

EARLY BIRD BOOKING DISCOUNT FOR MEMBERS - BOOK BY 31st JANUARY @ £22.50 Non member price £28pp Would you like your cupcakes to WOW? Now is your opportunity to develop the skills to do so at this cake decorating workshop. In the morning you will learn how to colour and condition fondant so that you […]

Come and enjoy a morning of fun, learning the art of Belly Dancing.  No experience necessary.  The Tutor, Kay Beighton, will provide costumes to wear during the workshop.

Dust off those walking boots for our first walk of 2022 at Blue House Farm Nature Reserve, North Fambridge. A beautiful setting next to the River Crouch. The warden, Harry, will lead us around this wonderful natural area. Lunch can be ordered at the newly renovated Ferry Boat Inn on the day. All welcome! Meet […]

At this interesting meeting you will have the opportunity to hear details of each of the Resolutions on this year's short-list. There will also be the chance to discuss and debate these choices and find out more about the resolution process.  Hosted by FEWI's Resolutions Co-ordinator Laura Pisaneschi. Everyone is welcome - if you are […]

EARLY BIRD MEMBERS TICKET BOOK BY 21st FEBRUARY £27 NON MEMBERS £33 Would you like to learn the skills that are tested on the BBC's Great British Sewing Bee? If yes then why not join our workshop to learn/improve your machine sewing techniques and knowledge.   The workshop will cover: pattern markings, checking a pattern […]

Why not join us to try out Bowling on an outdoor artificial Bowling Green. Find out how addictive Bowling can be, it gets you out in the fresh air and helps you exercise without you really knowing it. It is a good way of making new friends and is a lot of fun. Join us […]

EARLY BIRD RATE £20 - BOOK BY 28TH FEBRUARY 2022 NON MEMBER RATE £23 We last dabbled together in 2019 so we are delighted to announce that we will be dabbling again at WI centre. This day will consist of two crafts for you to participate in - a Dorset button and a Fabric Flower […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to 6 new speakers.  Teas and coffees will be available but please bring your own mug.  You are welcome to bring a packed lunch and stay […]

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI Advisers, Jan and Angie, and allow us to take the uncertainties away.  The roles are important but only as onerous as you want them to be.  As with […]

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI Advisers, Jan and Angie, and allow us to take the uncertainties away.  The roles are important but only as onerous as you want them to be.  As with […]

EARLY BIRD TICKET £48 Book by 31st March 2022 NON MEMBERS £55 Just in time for those of you planning to complete flower arrangements for the Jubilee Weekend we are […]

EARLY BIRD MEMBER PRICE £40 - BOOK BY 31ST MARCH 2022 NON MEMBER PRICE £49 The Cookery & Creative Crafts Committee is pleased to welcome a new Tutor, Nik Ravenscroft, […]

All FEWI Climate Ambassadors are warmly welcomed to the WI Centre for a good catch up, sharing ideas and experiences over afternoon tea. All WI members who are concerned about […]

FEWI is delighted to invite members to our 105th County Annual Meeting.  Along with our usual business of the day we are pleased to confirm that our speaker will be broadcaster […]

EARLY BIRD PRICE £32 - BOOK BY 30/04/22 NON MEMBERS £38 We are delighted to welcome back to WI Centre the fabulous Pat Lumsdale who will teach you how to […]

Meeting at Liverpool Street Station at 10am, we will travel by underground to Westminster and walk to Buckingham Palace where you will witness the Guard Change (if scheduled this day) […]

Welcoming all new Treasurers (plus any treasurers who would like a refresher). We will cover many of the areas of your role and you will have a chance to meet […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to […]

Come and join us for a Summer Literary Lunch, as part of our celebrations of our Queen’s Platinum Anniversary. A two course lunch will be served at this delightful venue […]

Ever wanted to learn to crochet or know somebody who does? You will learn basic crochet stitches and complete a “granny square”. Our crochet tutors will provide guidance and advice […]

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI Advisers, Jan and […]

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI Advisers, Jan and […]

Early bird ticket price £28 if booked before 31st May Non members £33 Ever wanted to learn to patchwork. Now C&CC are offering you the opportunity to try this diverse […]

    As part of our programme of Literary Lunches, come and join us for a sumptuous lunch. Our after lunch speaker will be the very entertaining author, Amanda Campbell. […]

Welcoming all new Treasurers (plus any treasurers who would like a refresher). We will cover many of the areas of your role and you will have a chance to meet […]

POSTPONED FROM 19/7/22 Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI […]

POSTPONED FROM 19/7/22 Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI […]

Tuesday 13th September AND Tuesday 20th September Early bird price £52 book by 31st May Non-member price £56 Join Denman Tutor Pat Robson to make her Father Christmas Doorstop. This […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to […]

Many WIs will be organising events to celebrate the Great Big Green Week 24th September-1st October 2022. Not to be outdone, FEWI have the wonderful Amanda Sutherland showing us how […]

This is open to all but geared towards longer serving Treasurers. We will cover many of the areas of your role and you will have a chance to meet other […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to […]

EARLY BIRD RATE £35 book by 31/7/22 NON-MEMBER RATE £39 We are excited to welcome a new tutor to WI Centre: Karen Ives an established textile artist and tutor with […]

Victoria Robertson is a wonderful horticulturalist and garden writer from Essex. She enjoys growing garden sculptures, is passionate about growing and planting in the famous walled garden at Copped Hall, […]

Non members £43.50 In collaboration with Chelmsford College, CCC are pleased to offer you a bread making day. During the day you will learn to make, and take home, white […]

Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  Then come along to a training session with WI Adviser Jan, and […]

Welcoming all new Treasurers (plus any treasurers who would like a refresher). We will cover many of the areas of your role and you will have a chance to meet […]

Claire Salmon is a regular tutor for Denman Online. In this session, learn how to make your own personalised lined stockings, mini stocking bunting or advent calendar using plain and […]

Cambridge has one or two very well-known bridges, but only one has links to a famous Italian painter. Stephen Hawkins once said "Remember to look up at the stars and […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to […]

If you are interested in social history and/or needlecraft then this is an event you cannot afford to miss. The morning will consist of two speakers:  Firstly -  Author, Liz […]

2.30pm and 7.30pm   FEWI is delighted to announce the return of our annual Carol Concerts in St Mary the Virgin, Saffron Walden at 2.30 and 7.30.  Please ensure you […]

Sarah Barclay is a journalist and author, having had a column in You Magazine and various other publications. She has been researching and writing Eden’s Keepers which is about Nancy […]

Many WIs will be organising events to celebrate the Show the Love in February and for FEWI's celebration the wonderful Amanda Sutherland will be showing us how to upcycle our […]

The Osteoporosis Assessment Service will be visiting WI Centre with their heel ultrasound scanner (McCue CUBAClinical) which does not use X-rays but safe ultrasound signals. The bone density measured in […]

RECORDING AVAILABLE - if you are unable to attend on the day, we have a recording ticket option.  The recording link will be emailed to you on Monday 6th March […]

Come along to WI Centre for plenty of bargains, craft supplies, books, kitchen equipment and so much more. First come first served at this bumper stash busting day. The WI […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to […]

POSTPONED FROM 21st JANUARY DUE TO ILLNESS Welcoming all new Treasurers (plus any treasurers who would like a refresher). We will cover many of the areas of your role including […]

This is an exclusive event to see the conservation work at Burghley house, to enjoy the wonderful treasures displayed in the house and explore the gardens and grounds of this […]

At this interesting meeting you will have the opportunity to hear details of each of the Resolutions on this year's short-list. There will also be the chance to discuss and […]

At this interesting meeting you will have the opportunity to hear details of each of the Resolutions on this year's short-list. There will also be the chance to discuss and […]

Sadly we have had to cancel this event but if you have a Work in Progress that you need some help with, please just give us a call and we […]

Spectators welcome to watch the exciting final of our 2022/23 Darts Tournament. No ticket purchase required.

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to […]

Do come along to see our first sponsered blue plaque being unveiled and join us for tea and cakes afterwards. We hope to have local press in attendance for interviews […]

Are you thinking of observing NFWI AM virtually? Why don't you come along to WI Centre for the day and enjoy the company of other members while watching the meeting […]

C&CC are pleased to offer this Hybrid workshop with Nik Ravenscroft.   Nik will be Zooming in to WI Centre so you could join from home, or come to WI centre […]

The Osteoporosis Assessment Service will be visiting WI Centre with their heel ultrasound scanner (McCue CUBAClinical) which does not use X-rays but safe ultrasound signals. The bone density measured in […]

This year we will focus on our WI resolution with a local twist, “Clean Rivers for People and Wildlife in Essex” for our Great Big Green Week event. This topic […]

This event is sold out - please contact WI Centre if you would like to go on the waiting list   Join us a for a cruise on an old […]

EARLY BIRD £45 NON MEMBERS £50 A welcome back to Katie Lynn, www.moltenwonky.co.uk, who produces quirky, original fused glass items.  You will make two pieces - a bird and a picture, […]

FEWI is delighted to invite members to our 106th County Annual Meeting.   Along with our usual business of the day we are pleased to confirm that our speaker will […]

Join us in a taster session to try the fastest growing sport in the UK. Padel Tennis is an innovative form of tennis that is fun, and sociable. It is […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to […]

Calling All Treasurers! A chance to get together in person and meet other Treasurers.  No matter how long you have been a Treasurer it is always good to share some […]

Join us on a visit to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome to learn about life experienced a century ago at this distinctive WWI site with the largest surviving group of […]

Welcome to the 23/24 season of FEWI's darts tournament.  The year's tournament is being co-ordinated by The Brentwood Belles and we are very grateful for their help and expertise. Team […]

Come and join us for a lovely lunch at the Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club. After a two course lunch we will have an interesting talk by Jane Harman who has been […]

The C&CC  team are very excited to offer for the first time a Lino Printing workshop with Eleanor Malinder of Wee Bothy Art www.weebothyart.com at WI Centre. You will be guided through […]

This event is sold out - please contact WI Centre if you would like to go on the waiting list Come and joing us for a lovely lunch overlooking the […]

Non members £45 As part of our programme of Summer Lunches, come and join us for a sumptuous lunch. Our after lunch speaker will be the very entertaining Paulus with […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to […]

The Osteoporosis Assessment Service will be visiting WI Centre with their heel ultrasound scanner (McCue CUBAClinical) which does not use X-rays but safe ultrasound signals. The bone density measured in […]

Do you often wonder how you would cope in a medical emergency? This one-day course provides a comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most circumstances, giving […]

Welcoming all new Treasurers (plus any treasurers who would like a refresher). We will cover many of the areas of your role including year end accounting preparation and you will […]

Non members £15 This walk in Spitalfields, led by experienced private walks tour guide, Sue Jackson, will be around Spitalfields.  The immigration of the French Hugenots into this area of […]

Rachel Lawson describes Punch Needle as "drawing with wool".  Rachel runs The Modern Crafter with her sister at their Saffron Walden store. Their designs and patterns have featured in several […]

Non members £15 This walk in Spitalfields, led by experienced private walks tour guide, Sue Jackson, will be around Spitalfields.  The immigration of the French Hugenots into this area of […]

Come along to WI Centre for plenty of bargains, craft supplies, books, kitchen equipment and so much more. First come first served at this bumper stash busting day. Take a […]

£1 in person at WI Centre or FREE on Zoom 10am Are you new to the roles or just thinking of taking on the role of President or Secretary?  You […]

We are delighted to welcome members to WI Centre for the opportunity to help choose speakers for our Panel of Speakers Book.  You will experience taster presentations from up to […]

2pm-4pm OR 7pm-9pm HYBRID IN PERSON OR ON ZOOM NFWI's Resolution Shortlist will be decided in October so this meeting is an opportunity for you to learn more about each […]

Wow your guests at Christmas with beautifully decorated cupcakes.  In the morning you will learn and practise the skills needed to decorate your cupcakes.  After lunch you will be creating […]

Non members £22 Federation of Essex Women's Institutes (FEWI) presents a day organised and run by CCC members to give you an opportunity to learn new skills whilst going home […]

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Did you enjoy Art Lessons at school? Have you picked up a brush for art since? This beginners art workshop will  be a real opportunity to relearn the how’s and […]